H.R. No. 154
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Since 1950, the Freemasons of the Grand Lodge of
  Texas have designated a week in March to pay tribute to our public
  school system; and
         WHEREAS, Many of the state's earliest leaders were Masons who
  led the movement for public education; these included
  Stephen F. Austin and Mirabeau B. Lamar, nicknamed the "Father of
  Texas Education" for successfully advocating for a permanent
  endowment to support public education; thanks to his efforts, such
  a fund continues to supplement the education budget today; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to their influence in shaping policy,
  Freemasons also established schools across Texas, often opening the
  doors of their lodges to any person with a desire for learning; they
  championed access to education for all at a crucial point in Texas
  history, and that dedication to public schools has remained an
  important focus of the organization; current members contribute to
  their communities by recognizing teachers with awards and providing
  scholarships to deserving students; and
         WHEREAS, Texas public schools prepare a diverse student
  population for the unique challenges of the 21st century, and the
  success of these institutions relies on the hard work and
  cooperation of numerous professionals and volunteers alike; and
         WHEREAS, A quality education is vital to the prosperity of
  individuals, families, communities, and the entire state, and it is
  indeed appropriate to pause and acknowledge the contributions of
  public schools to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 6 through 10, 2023, as Texas
  Public Schools Week and honor the members of the Masonic Grand Lodge
  of Texas for their commitment to these public institutions; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Grand Lodge of Texas as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Raney
 
 
Phelan Guerra Murr
 
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
 
Allison Harless Noble
 
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
 
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
 
Ashby Harrison Orr
 
Bailes Hayes Ortega
 
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
 
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
 
Bernal Herrero Perez
 
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
 
Bonnen Holland Price
 
Bowers Howard Ramos
 
Bryant Hull Raney
 
Buckley Hunter Raymond
 
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
 
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
 
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
 
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
 
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
 
Canales Kacal Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
 
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
 
Cole Kitzman Shine
 
Collier Klick Slaton
 
Cook Kuempel Slawson
 
Cortez Lalani Smith
 
Craddick Lambert Smithee
 
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
 
Darby Leach Stucky
 
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
 
Dean Longoria Talarico
 
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
 
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
 
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
 
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
 
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
 
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
 
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
 
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
 
Gates Meyer Turner
 
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
 
Geren Moody Vasut
 
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
 
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
 
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
 
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
 
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 154 was adopted by the House on March 6,
  2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House